"The introduction of the open mobile OS continues the Mozilla mission to promote openness, innovation and opportunity on the Web for users and developers. As billions of users are expected to come online for the first time in the coming years, it is important to deliver a compelling smartphone experience that anyone can use," mused Gary Kovacs, CEO, Mozilla.

"The large number of operators and manufacturers now supporting this effort will bring additional resources and diversity to our global offerings."

The first Firefox OS devices are tipped to launch in early 2013, in – where else? – Brazil.

Why not Brazil? Take off that Euro-centric hat, Lewis. Brazil is a force. They read about Scotland and think: who gave that anthill speech? Also: Firefox OS is not to be a full smartphone OS! It IS designed to fit budget phones. No email client etc etc... Web-access device with core phone functions.

When someone says "in – where else? – Brazil" it is not necessarily negative. If it was a story about garbage in the streets they would mean Brazil is extra dirty. But when it's a positive story like this one, it means Brazil is cutting edge and trendy. It's a positive phrase!

When someone says "in – where else? – Brazil" it is not necessarily negative. If it was a story about garbage in the streets they would mean Brazil is extra dirty. But when it's a positive story like this one, it means Brazil is cutting edge and trendy. It's a positive phrase! No, it's Lewis

When someone says "in – where else? – Brazil" it is not necessarily negative. If it was a story about garbage in the streets they would mean Brazil is extra dirty. But when it's a positive story like this one, it means Brazil is cutting edge and trendy. It's a positive phrase! No, it's Lewis
Jan's right, we know Lewis, he really is a miserable, sarcastic git .

When someone says "in – where else? – Brazil" it is not necessarily negative. If it was a story about garbage in the streets they would mean Brazil is extra dirty. But when it's a positive story like this one, it means Brazil is cutting edge and trendy. It's a positive phrase! No, it's Lewis
Jan's right, we know Lewis, he really is a miserable, sarcastic git .